What is the cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Ireland is to train and fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prestwick to Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Ireland is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €50 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Ireland. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Westland Row via Ayr and Glengall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Ireland?

The distance between Prestwick and Ireland is 373 km.

How do I travel from Prestwick to Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Ireland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Prestwick to Ireland?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Prestwick to Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Ireland bus from?

Prestwick to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Prestwick to Ireland bus arrive?

Prestwick to Ireland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ireland?

There are 673+ hotels available in Ireland.

Prestwick to Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Prestwick to Ireland by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
5h 1m
€54–156
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Dublincar
5h 8m
€51–110
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
9h 21m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain
2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
9h 51m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 32m
€64–170
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 15m
€69–199
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
6h 10m
€62–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
5h 20m
€81–219
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
6h 14m
€57–205
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Westland Rowbus 785
9h 49m
Bus and ferry, bus via Burlington Road
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus 705x
10h 5m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Prestwick to Ireland.

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Distance: 373.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Prestwick to Ireland. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, walk to Red Cow, then take the vehicle to Tallaght. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Dublin Pearse via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, and Dublin Connolly in around 9h 21m.

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